MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casings coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two lower front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
umder trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
Front suspension components slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
near side front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
near side front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Full under tray fitted. UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER.
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 DFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 DFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LJ53 DFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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